Recognition Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous
old recognition quotes, recognition sayings, and recognition proverbs, collected over the years from a variety
of sources.

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Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.

Abraham Lincoln

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Don't work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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Don't do something for recognition, Do it out of kindness, do it because out of giving, it will make you whole and complete.

Angie Karan Krezos

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The craving for recognition is every artist's Achilles heel.

Marty Rubin

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Recognition is not a scare resource. You can't use it up or run out of it.

Susan M. Heathfield

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Recognition of function always precedes recognition of being.

Rita Mae Brown

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Recognition is the greatest motivator.

Gerard C. Eakedale

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People may take a job for more money, but they often leave it for more recognition.

Bob Nelson

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What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise-although the philosophers generally call it recognition'!

William James

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It is up to us to give ourselves recognition. If we wait for it to come from others, we feel resentful when it doesn't, and when it does, we may well reject it.

Spencer Tracy

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A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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When someone comes along who genuinely thanks us, we will follow that person a very long way.

Alan Loy McGinnis

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In the arena of human life, the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action.

Aristotle

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A boss wants to pay for results, an employee wants recognition for effort. If a boss recognizes effort, they will get even better results.

Simon Sinek

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Men want recognition of their work, to help them to believe in themselves.

Dorothy Miller Richardson

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I think it takes people to get to know you and the recognition comes over time.

Steffi Graf

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By common consent of all the nations and all the ages the most valuable thing in this world is the homage of men, whether deserved or undeserved.

Mark Twain

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People always clap for the wrong things.

J.D. Salinger

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There's nothing greater in the world than when somebody on the team does something good, and everybody gathers around to pat him on the back.

Billy Martin

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There is nothing I need so much as nourishment for my Self Esteem.

Alfred Lunt

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The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

William James

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Brains, like hearts, go where they are appreciated.

Robert McNamara

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Every human being is trying to say something to others. Trying to cry out I am alive, notice me! Speak to me! Confirm that I am important, that I matter!!

Marion D. Hanks

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It is important that you recognized your progress and take pride in your accomplishments. Share your achievements with others. Brag a little. The recognition and support of those around you is nurturing.

Rosemarie Rossetti

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It's more than who you recognize. It's how you recognize. It's when. It's why.

O.C. Tanner Company

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Never miss an opportunity to say a word of congratulation upon anyone's achievement.

President Lyndon Johnson

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No matter how busy you are, you must take time to make the other person feel important.

Mary Kay Ash

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Recognition is the most inexpensive, easy-to-use motivational technique available to management.

Jim Clemmer

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The only thing that happens overnight is recognition. Not talent.

Carol Haney

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Give recognition where it is due. Compliments stimulate more effort and desire to improve. Be generous with honest praising.